HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1034JONATHAN KEMBLE and
TERESA KEMBLE,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT SIEGFRIED,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are wamed that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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JONATHAN KEMBLE and
TERESA KEMBLE,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT SIEGFRIED,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes
para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SER¥ICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Two Liberly Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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JONATHAN KEMBLE and
TERESA KEMBLE,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT SIEGFRIED,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. o J- /o:~,~ ~ 5~.u,.~.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs Jonathan and Teresa Kemble, citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
are husband and wife, adult individuals who reside at 535 Maple Avenue, Middleburg, Snyder
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Scott Siegfried is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania who resides at RD# 1 Lot 96 Paradise Mobile Home Park, New Bloomfield, Perry
County, Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about August 4, 2000, at
approximately 2:50 p.m. on Route 15, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Mr. Kemble was operating his motor vehicle, a 1996 Dodge Ram
pickup truck, in a northerly direction, after exiting Interstate 81 and proceeding on to Route 15.
5. At that time and place, Mr. Kemble was traveling within the lane of travel for
northbound traffic on Route 15, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At that time and place, Mr. Siegfried was operating a 1977 Ford F-150 in a northerly
direction on Route 15 and was traveling in the lane of travel for northbound traffic on Rome 15.
7. At that time and place, the from portion of Mr. Siegffied's vehicle collided into the rear
portion of Mr. Kemble's stationary vehicle.
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8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained
by Plaintiffs Jonathan and Teresa Kemble are the direct and proximate result of lhe negligent,
careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Scott Siegfried operated his motor
vehicle as follows:
a) failure to have his vehicle under such control as to be able to stop within the
assured clear distance ahead;
b) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other motor
vehicles on the highway;
c) failure to apply his brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear of
Plaintiffs' vehicle;
d) failure to travel at a safe speed;
e) failure to keep proper and adequate control over his vehicle; and
f) driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangerinG: persons and
property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others
and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CLAIM I
Jonathan Kemble v. Scott Sieefried
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
10. Plaintiff Jonathan Kemble sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are
not limited to right shoulder rotator cuff tear with synovitis, subacromial bursitis, and a tom labrum,
requiring two surgical procedures.
11. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr. Kemble, he was fi)rced to incur
liability for medical treatment, two surgeries, medications, hospitalizations and similar
miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore himself to health, and claim is made therefor.
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12. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. Kemble has been advised and, therefore, avers
that he may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Kemble has undergone and in the future
may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily .activities, loss
of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. Kemble has been and in the future may be
subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Kemble has sustained work loss, loss of
opportunity and a permanent diminution of his earning power and capacity, and claim is made
therefor.
16. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. Kemble has sustained uncompensated work
loss, and claim is made therefor.
17. Mr. Kemble continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation and, therefore,
avers that his injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of
his lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforesaid accident and subsequent surgeries, Mr. Kemble has sustained
scars which will result in a permanent disfigurement, and claim is made therefor.
CLAIM II
Teresa Kemble v. Scott Sieefried
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
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20. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by her husband, Mr, Kemble, Mrs.
Kemble has been and may in the future be deprived of the care, companionship, consortium, and
society of her husband, all of which will be to her gmat detriment, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jonathan and Teresa Kemble demand judgment against
Defendant Scott Siegfried in an mount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars
exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional mnount requiring compulsory
arbitration.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
We, Jonathan and Teresa Kemble, Plaimiffs, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do
hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief. We understand that this Verification is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities,
WITNESS:
Dated:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN -
CASE NO: 2001-01034 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KEMBLE JONATHAN ET AL
VS
SIEGFRIED SCOTT
OUT OF COUNTY
R. Thomas Kline
duly sworn according to law,
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SIEGFRIED SCOTT
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of PERRY
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
says, that he made a diligent search and
to wit:
in his bailiwick.
County,
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
He therefore
Pennsylvania, to
On March 1st 2001
attached return from PERRY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
DEP. PERRY CO 24.83
.00
61.83
03/0 /200
ANGINO & ROVNER
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this ~ day of ~
A.D.
Prothonotary '
this office was in receip5 of the
Sheriff of Cumberland County
-;a ~e C~urt ~f CvCw/fibn ?~eas of CumberNi'd County, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Kemble, et. al.
Scott Siegfried
HO. 01-1034 Civil
Now, 2 / 2 2 / 0 1 ,20_00 4~, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COqINT¥, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of perry Cou/lty tO execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the reque~ and hsk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cmmbertand County, PA
NOW,
within
February 26, 2001
Notice & Complaint
Affidavit of Service
,20 ,at 14:40 o'clock__
P 5/[, served the
~pOI1
by handing to
and made lmown ;o
Scott Siegfried
Lot 96 Paradise Mobile Home Park (Wheatfield Township)
New Bluomfield, Pat. 17068
Angela Siegfried(Defendants wife)
Notice & Complaint
copy of the or/g/naI
True .and attested
her
the contents ';hereof.
Swora and subscribed be~%re
mee_his.~¢ tt~ day of &~i-,~ , 20vi
I ~iCmNGER, N~A~ /
~ ~,,m?~"~4 /
Deputy
So al'Is'wet S,
ilsonPerry County, PA
COSTS
SER%qCE 1 8. o o 5
3/bLEAGE 4.83
A~FFIDAVIT 2.00
24.83
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JONATHAN KEMBLE and TERESA
KEMBLE,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT SIEGFRIED,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: DOCKET NO. 01-1034
:
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant Scott Siegfried in the above-captioned
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGG1N
DATED:
BY:
P.O. Box 803
Harrisburg, PA 17108
I.D. No. 52918
(717) 232-9323
Attorney for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Rachael L Minnich, employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin,
do hereby certify that on this ~ day of March, 2001, served a copy of the foregoing
document via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
David Lutz, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17110
RACHAEL L. MINNICH
~..~QNATHAN KEMBLE and
'
Plaintiffs
SCOTT SIEGFRIED,
Defendant
IN TI-)13~COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CU/gfB!gRLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-1034 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAEC1PE
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
cc Timothy McMahon, Esquire
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